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Printing A0 Sewing Patterns (+ Cost Calculator)

Need to get some sewing patterns printed on A0? I’ve got you covered. I’ve compiled a list of Australian businesses that offer A0 printing for your sewing patterns. They can be printed in colour or black and white – it’s your choice. I recommend colour if the pattern has lots Read more

By Carmen Grantham, 6 monthsApril 14, 2026 ago
Carmen Grantham - grey haired lady wearing floral jacket with green bushes in the background.

Hi, I'm Carmen

I help sewists make time for sewing, enjoy the creative process, build confidence, and make space for a creative life.

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We acknowledge the Kaurna people, the traditional and ongoing custodians of the Adelaide Plains. We would like to pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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My first pair of sewn sneakers 🎉🎉🎉 Can’t wait to My first pair of sewn sneakers 🎉🎉🎉

Can’t wait to wear them and being able to say “I made them.”
Stitching some shoes. 👟👟👟 A few years ago I thoug Stitching some shoes. 👟👟👟

A few years ago I thought you had to have some serious skills and tools to make shoes. 

Not anymore.

A rubber sole, some fabric, foam, waxed thread, eyelets, sewing machine, awl, leather needle, and a KAM snap press if you’re fancy or just some hand tools, is all you need now in this super accessible project.

Kit from @sneakerstitchau.
New project, new sewing project record. For all m New project, new sewing project record.

For all my projects, I print out a template to keep track of all the details - pattern, size, measurements, fabrics, machine settings, notes, and the most important part: the review and photo.

For years I've been pasting them into a spiral A5 notebook, and it's become one of my most useful sewing resources, whether I'm using the same pattern again or just looking back on my sewing journey. I really wish I'd started capturing these details sooner.

If you'd like to keep your makes organised too, grab your free copy of the template at https://carmengrantham.com/project-record/.
Made a start on my sneakers using the kit from @sn Made a start on my sneakers using the kit from @sneakerstitchau using a Liberty drill and denim. I have a wallet in the same Liberty print and it has got a bit grubby from use so prepared for the flowers not staying white for like ng.
A gentle reminder to stop and notice the world aro A gentle reminder to stop and notice the world around you. 

For me, it was spotting a butterfly on a walk with the dog. Such a rare and joyful pleasure to pause and watch its delicate wings go from flower to flower. 🦋
This weekend, let's sew together. Grab your proje This weekend, let's sew together.

Grab your project.

And a beverage.

All without having to leave home.

Join us this Sunday, 13th of September, 10 am - 12 pm South Australian time, inside the Sewing Days community.

🔗 https://www.skool.com/sewing-days-2315
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